Ordering one favourite dish is easy. Deciding what to have with it is where the discussion usually starts. Someone wants biriyani. Another person has already picked a starter. The kids want noodles. And just when everyone thinks the order is done, someone asks, “Dessert?”
Here are a few combinations to try.
Not every meal has to begin with a plate full of starters. French Onion Soup is
a good option when you want something warm before the main course. It gives everyone time to settle in, especially when half the table is still deciding what to order.
Once the soup is done, move straight to your main. There is no need to add several starters, particularly if biriyani or another filling dish is coming next.
Mushroom Pepper Salt and noodles make an easy combination when you're in the mood for something vegetarian.
Have the mushroom as the starter and follow it with noodles. If you're with family or friends, put the starter in the middle and share it rather than ordering one for each person.
The peppery mushroom gives you something different before the noodles, without making the meal too heavy.
If Indo-Chinese flavours are what you're after, start with Sticky Garlic Chicken and follow it with Mix Shanghai.
The chicken works well as a shared starter before the main arrives, while the noodles give the meal a filling finish. It's a good choice when everyone at the table wants to try a little different.
You can also share the starter and let each person choose their own main, rather than ordering the same combination for everyone.
If Fish Biriyani is going to be your main, you probably don't need three heavy starters before it. Keep the first course simple. You could begin with soup or choose one starter.
This is especially useful when several people order full mains. It is easy to over-order when everything on the menu sounds good, but once the food reaches the table, that extra starter can suddenly feel like a lot.
Mutton Noodles with Chicken Grill is worth trying when you want something other than the usual rice-based meal. Let the noodles be the main and keep Chicken Grill on the side for sharing.
This works well for two people as you get the main you want along with something extra to pick at between bites. If you're exploring some of the must-try dishes at Platez, sharing a side is an easy way to try something new without ordering another full meal.
Some days, all you want is hot parotta with a good main. Lacha Parotta gives you exactly that kind of meal. Choose the main you actually want to eat with it rather than ordering several gravies just for variety.
If you're sharing, start with a reasonable quantity of parotta and order more if needed. It is much better than having extra pieces sitting untouched once everyone is full.
And parotta is one of those things you want to enjoy while it is still warm.
After a spicy starter, noodles or biriyani, something cold can be a nice finish. Mango Milkshake is an easy choice if you want something sweet without ordering another plate for the table.
If you've already planned dessert, though, you may not need both. Finish the main course first and decide afterwards. You might be surprised how often the dessert plans change once everyone says, “I'm full.”
This is usually where things get interesting. One person wants Mutton Biriyani. Someone else wants noodles. The children have already decided on something completely different.
That's fine. At a family restaurant, everyone doesn't have to order the same kind of meal. Pick one or two starters that can be shared and let people choose the mains they actually want.
A meal with friends is a good chance to try more than one dish without ordering everything for yourself.
Sticky Garlic Chicken or Mushroom Pepper Salt can be shared while everyone waits for their mains. If two people want to try something different, they can choose different dishes and share a little.
It also gives everyone a chance to try something different. You may go in planning to order the same favorite you always have and leave with a completely different dish added to your next-visit list.
There isn't one Platez combination everyone has to order. Maybe yours is Mushroom Pepper Salt followed by noodles. Someone else may choose Chicken Biriyani after soup. Another person might be perfectly happy with Chicken Grill and their favourite main.
That's the fun of ordering as a group. You can mix starters, mains and drinks based on what the table wants instead of following one fixed combination. Try a different pairing instead of automatically ordering the same dishes every time. You may find a new favourite.
If you're looking for the best restaurant in Thuckalay for a meal with family or friends, Platez gives you plenty of choices to build your own combination.
1. What are some food combinations to try at Platez?
You can try Mushroom Pepper Salt with noodles, Sticky Garlic Chicken followed by Mix Shanghai, or Mutton Noodles with Chicken Grill.
2. What can I order with Fish Biriyani?
Keep it simple with soup or one shared starter so the meal doesn't become too heavy before the biriyani arrives.
3. What can vegetarians try at Platez?
Mushroom Pepper Salt followed by a vegetarian noodle dish can make a simple combination for a meat-free meal.
4. Is Platez suitable for family dining?
Yes. Families can share starters and sides while choosing different mains based on what each person prefers.
5. What can I have after a spicy meal?
A Mango Milkshake can be a refreshing choice after noodles, biriyani or a spicy starter.